Tariffs and de minimis set air freight rates on a volatile course
Airfreight rates are climbing as shippers rush to move goods before a potential trade war ...
As they ponder the prospects for 2025, freight forwarders in the US can look back on an unexpectedly robust 2024.
Uncertainty over key factors could mean potentially stronger headwinds in the year ahead.
“2024 was a bit of a surprise in the right direction,” said Brandon Fried, executive director of the US Airforwarders Association. “We were bracing ourselves for a lacklustre year, but conversations I’ve had with our members indicate that everyone seems to be doing well.”
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Tariffs and de minimis set air freight rates on a volatile course
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